VIZ Media Acquires "Infini-T Force" Anime Series

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF TATSUNOKO PRODUCTION’S NEW ACTION ANIME SERIES INFINI-T FORCE

Series Marks The Legendary Studio’s 55th Anniversary; Catch The Upcoming North American Premiere Of Subtitled Episodes

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly announces the acquisition of INFINI-T FORCE, a hero-action series from the legendary anime studio, Tatsunoko Production. The acquisition includes rights for digital streaming, EST, home video and merchandise in North America, Latin America and Oceania. In addition, VIZ Media has acquired the feature-length movie, debuting in Japan in early 2018; this acquisition includes theatrical rights.

VIZ Media also announces the North American streaming premiere of INFINI-T FORCE Episodes 1 and 2 on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 on VIZ.com/Watch. Episodes will be presented with English subtitles and will be available to stream on-demand. Subsequent new episodes of INFINI-T FORCE will debut on every Tuesday.

2017 marks the 55th Anniversary of the founding of one of Japan’s most famous animation studios – Tatsunoko Production. As the centerpiece of the anniversary, INFINI-T FORCE unites the heroes from four of the studio’s most popular shows – Gatchaman, Hurricane Polimar, Casshan and Tekkaman.

“INFINI-T FORCE introduces Tatsunoko Production’s most famous anime superheroes for a new generation of viewers while also exciting fans of the original shows,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media’s Director of Animation Marketing. “We are honored to work with Tatsunoko Production in presenting INFINI-T FORCE to North American fans this fall!”

Living in Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya district, Emi Kaido is the envy of almost every high schooler in Japan. She has startling wealth, a luxurious modern apartment, and no parents in sight. But beneath it all lies a tangle of apathy and loneliness. Emi is parentless and is looking for diversion in all the wrong—and dangerous—places. And it’s the choices Emi makes that teaches her that life can change in an instant. Her penchant for peril drags her into yet another life-and-death situation, this time involving an enigmatic object known as the “Case” and four mysterious heroes. What ensues is an all-out battle between good and evil, and a story of self-realization. The future of humanity and the world lies in Emi’s hands.

Founded in 1962 by animation visionary, Tatsuo Yoshida, Tatsunoko Production continues to be a pioneer of Japanese animation. Tatsunoko franchises have captivated viewers around the world for generations with a wide range of animated properties, including Speed Racer and Battle of the Planets.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.

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VIZ Media to Bring "Blame!" Anime to U.S. Home Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF THE CELEBRATED ANIME FILM BLAME

Acclaimed Sci-Fi Thriller From Polygon Pictures Scheduled For DVD And Blu-Ray Release in 2018

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, thrilled a packed audience during its official panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend as it announced the acquisition of the North American home video and product licensing rights to the celebrated film, BLAME!

VIZ Media will release BLAME! as Blu-ray and DVD Editions, featuring an Art Gallery, and a Blu-ray exclusive "Making of BLAME!" documentary. The film was directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, who also brought the world the complex, sci-fi action of "Knights of Sidonia" and Ajin: Demi-Human. BLAME! debuted on NETFLIX this past May.

In BLAME!, an “infection” in the past has caused automated systems to spiral out of order, resulting in a multi-leveled city structure that replicates itself infinitely in all directions. Now humanity has lost access to the city’s controls, and is hunted down and purged by the defense system known as the Safeguard. In a tiny corner of the city, a little enclave known as the Electro-Fishers is facing eventual extinction, trapped between the threat of the Safeguard and dwindling food supplies. A girl named Zuru goes on a journey to find food for her village, only to inadvertently cause doom when an observation tower senses her and summons a Safeguard pack to eliminate the threat. With her companions dead and all escape routes blocked, the only thing that can save her now is the sudden arrival of Killy the Wanderer, on his quest for the Net Terminal Genes, the key to restoring order to the world.

“BLAME! blends apocalyptic action and hard science fiction with the story of man’s struggle against technology,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media’s Director of Animation Marketing. “We are thrilled to add this film to VIZ Media’s home media collection and look forward to presenting BLAME! to fans this spring.”

BLAME! was originally serialized as a manga series in Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine from 1997 to 2003. It was the debut work of creator Tsutomu Nihei, who went on to win the 39th Kodansha Manga Award for his series, Knights of Sidonia. Nihei is also known for his work on the sci-fi manga series, Biomega (which is published in English by VIZ Media).

BLAME! was produced by Polygon Pictures, the Japanese 3DCG animation studio widely renowned for its award-winning work on shows like "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Transformers: Prime," as well as the acclaimed Knights of Sidonia series.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.

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Titan Comics Announces Its Activities for New York Comic Con 2017

FULL PLANS REVEALED: TITAN COMICS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

Titan Brings The Death of Stalin, Doctor Who, Fighting American, Hard Case Crime, And Wolfenstein, Plus Many More, To NYCC!

This New York Comic-Con (October 5 – 8, 2017), Titan Comics brings its largest-ever offering of thrilling debuts, NYCC variants and special appearances from a host of creators including; the creator behind The Death of Stalin which inspired the upcoming political thriller from Armando Iannucci – Fabien Nury, writer of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Millennium adaptation, Sylvain Runberg, and Minky Woodcock creator Cynthia von Buhler, and comic writers Dan Watters (Wolfenstein), Ryan O’Sullivan (The Evil Within), Ram V (Quake: Champions), comic artists Rachael Stott (The Twelfth Doctor), and Michael Dialynas (Robotech) plus many more phenomenal talents from across the comics industry.

Titan Comics will be exhibiting a number of fantastic NYCC exclusives – only available at Titan’s booth #2142 – including: Wolfenstein Issue #1 exclusive NYCC game variant cover, plus collect the full story arc with an exclusive NYCC series pack with Issue #2 debuting at the show; Fighting American Issue #1 makes its world debut at the show with a special NYCC variant by Andie Tong (TEKKEN); plus convention specials of Doctor Who featuring a cover by fan-favorite artist Alice X. Zhang; plus, celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine with Titan’s Convention Special Issue #0 -  based on the hit classic movie, this special brings the Fab Four to comics!

Celebrate Titan’s brand-new Robotech comics series, based on the cult 1980s animated TV show, at NYCC! Pick up the phenomenal third-printing cover by artist Mike Dialynas, who will be at the Titan booth #2142 from 1.30pm on Friday 6 October, signing copies.

The upcoming dark comedy movie by Veep creator Armando Iannucci, The Death of Stalin - based on the graphic novel by Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin, from Titan Comics – hits cinemas in 2017. Fans can get a special look at exclusive footage from the upcoming movie, at a special screening with guest writer Fabien Nury and director Armando Iannucci, at 7:45pm in Room 1A06. Sign up to the panel here.

Plus, fans can pick up The Death Of Stalin graphic novel that inspired the upcoming movie at the French Comics Association Booth #1669 from 5:30pm on Thursday 5 October, and meet writer Fabien Nury as he signs copies!

Fighting American – the legendary creation from the legendary comic book duo Joe Simon & Jack Kirby – is back! Celebrate the centenary of Jack Kirby with an NYCC exclusive Issue #1 cover by Andie Tong, just in time for Joe Simon’s birthday on October 11.

Titan Comics’ Gaming comics are set to have a special presence at the show, with a variety of events, live stage interviews and signings throughout the weekend including; an unmissable Assassin’s Creed livestream interview with Ubisoft brand manager Anouk Bachman taking place on Thursday 5 October at 1:45pm, NYCC Livestream Stage.

Plus, take an exclusive look at what’s coming up for Titan and Bethesda featuring the brand-new comics based on the highly anticipated Bethesda games; The Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider! Join the creative minds behind these spectacular and bold comics for an unmissable Gaming & Titan Comics Panel (Thursday 5 October, Room 1A21, 7:45pm)with Ryan O’Sullivan, Ram V, and Dan Watters, for never-before-seen art previews and special announcements. But that’s not all – all attendees will receive free comics and gifts! Followed on Friday 6 October by a signing at Titan Booth #2142 at 11:45am, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet the creators behind these thrilling and powerful new stories based on the hit games!

Hard Case Crime founder, Charles Ardai and Minky Woodcock creator Cynthia von Buhler tease the next bold comic from Hard Case Crime - Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini. Don’t miss the exclusive NYCC Livestream Stage interview with Charles, Cynthia and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Millennium writer Sylvain Runberg at 11:45am on Thursday 5 October as they discuss all things crime, sleaze, and violence.

Titan Comics is also pleased to take NYCC attendees behind the scenes of our Doctor Who line of comics! Doctor Who, and Torchwood fans should not miss Titan’s Doctor Who & Torchwood Panel – packed with exclusive reveals, never-before-seen artwork previews, and comic guests! With comic guests Nick Abadzis, Simon Fraser, Cavan Scott, Rachael Stott, George Mann, and hosted by Doctor Who editor Andrew James, this panel will reveal upcoming plans for Titan’s Doctor Who & Torchwood comics, giving fans the first scoop on 2018 happenings. This highly anticipated panel will take place on Saturday, October 7, at 7:45PM in room 1A24. All attendees will receive a free Doctor Who goodie bag bundle of Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctor comics!

See below for a full list of creator signings and panel information:

THURSDAY 5th

LIVESTAGE: Hard Case Crime
Guests: Charles Ardai (Editor), Sylvain Runberg (Writer), Cynthia von Buhler (Creator)
Time: 11:45am – 12:00pm
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage

LIVESTAGE:  Assassin’s Creed
Guests: Andrew James (Editor), Anouk Bachman (Brand manager)
Time: 1:45pm -  2:00pm
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage

SIGNING:  The Death Of Stalin
Guest: Fabien Nury (Creator)
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Booth #1669 – French Comics Association

PANEL: Gaming & Titan Comics: Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2 and Dishonored Panel
Guests: Ryan O’Sullivan (Writer), Ram V (Writer), Dan Watters (Writer)
Time: 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Location: Room 1A21
Giveaways: Free digital comics bundle for every attendee!

Take an exclusive look at what's coming up for Titan and Bethesda featuring the brand-new comics based on the anticipated Bethesda games; Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2 and Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider! Join the creative minds behind these spectacular and bold new comics for an unmissable panel for never-before-seen art previews and special announcements! Each attendee will receive free comics and gifts! -- http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/48731/Bethesda-Titan-Comics-Evil-Within-2-Wolfenstein-2-and-Dishonored-Panel

EVENT: The Death of Stalin – Screening
Guests: Fabien Nury (Creator), Armando Iannucci (Director)
Time: 7:45pm – 8.45pm
Location: Room 1A06 (seating capacity 800)

IFC Films presents exclusive clips and a talk back about The Death of Stalin, starring Steve Buscemi and Jeffrey Tambor. Based on the graphic novel from Titan Comics, originally published in France, this darkly comic political thriller follows the struggle for supreme power after Stalin's falling–changing the fate of the nation and the world. And it all really happened. Q&A to follow including director Armando Iannucci and writer Fabien Nury. Give-aways to be announced!

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/49078/The-Death-of-Stalin-Exclusive-Footage-and-Interview-with-Fabien-Nury-for-the-IFC-Release-of-the-Film-Based-on-Titan-Comics-Political-Thriller

FRIDAY 6th

LIVESTAGE:  Wolfenstein, The Evil Within 2, Dishonored, Quake: Champions Comics
Guests: Ryan O’Sullivan (Writer), Michael Moreci (Writer), Ram V (Writer), Dan Watters (Writer)
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage

SIGNING: Wolfenstein, The Evil Within 2, Dishonored, Quake: Champions Comics
Guests: Ryan O’Sullivan (Writer), Michael Moreci (Writer), Ram V (Writer), Dan Watters (Writer)
Time: 11.45am – 12:45pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

SIGNING: Robotech
Guests: Michael Dialynas (Artist)
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

SATURDAY 7th

SIGNING: Doctor Who
Guests: Nick Abadzis (Writer), Simon Fraser (Artist), Alex Paknadel (Writer), Rob Williams (Writer)
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

SIGNING: Doctor Who
Guests: Cavan Scott (Writer), George Mann (Writer), Rachael Stott (Artist)
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

PANEL: Doctor Who & Torchwood Comics
Guests: Cavan Scott (Writer), George Mann (Writer), Rachael Stott (Artist), Simon Fraser (Artist) and Nick Abadzis (Writer)
Host: Andrew James
Time: 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Location: Room 1A24
Giveaways: Free bundle of digital comics for every attendee!

An unmissable comic book panel packed with exclusive reveals, never-before-seen art previews and special announcements! Get your fix of all things Whovian from our special team of Who comics writers and artists, along with editor Andrew James who will reveal upcoming plans for Titan's Doctor Who Comics and take you behind the scenes of Titan's stand-alone Doctor Who comic - created especially for the show!
http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/48634/Doctor-Who-and-Torchwood-Comics

To keep up to date with Titan Comics at NYCC follow Titan Comics on Twitter at @comicstitan and on Facebook and Tumblr.


ABOUT TITAN COMICS
Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world's greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.

For more information, visit: https://www.titan-comics.com

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Image Comics Announces it Activities for New York Comic Con 2017

IMAGE COMICS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

Creator-owned panels, con exclusive variants, and signings for the #FutureOfComics

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to return to New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 5th through Sunday, October 8th, 2017. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES:

•     A.D.: AFTER DEATH hardcover by Scott Snyder & Jeff Lemire, cover by Lemire, $40
•     GOD COUNTRY hardcover by Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw, cover by Shaw, $35
•     KILL OR BE KILLED, VOL. 1 hardcover by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Elizabeth Breitweiser, $35
•     SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender & Jerome Opeña, $35
•     MONSTRESS, VOL. 2 hardcover by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, cover by Takeda, $35
•     GOD COMPLEX #1 by Bryan Lie, Paul Jenkins, & Hendry Prasetya,  $10
•     MOTOR CRUSH #6 by Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, and Babs Tarr blank sketch cover
•     MAGE: HERO DENIED #1 by Matt Wagner, cover by Wagner
•     GOD COMPLEX by Paul Jenkins, Bryan Lie, and Hendry Prasetya $10
•     SWING/SUGAR Flip Preview Book, $5.00 (available at: AA tables B30 & B31)
•     WARFRAME #1 NYCC Variant, $10.00 (available at: AA tables B30, B32, P05)
•     PORT OF EARTH Ashcan, (available at: AA table M10)

LIMITED* MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth. 

•     IMAGE COMICS ICONS T-shirt, $24.99 (+tax)
•     IMAGE COMICS FUTURE OF COMICS T-shirt, $24.99 (+tax)
•     PLUTONA sweatshirt, $44.95 (+tax)
•     Image Comics canvas tote bag, $12 (+tax)
•     Image Comics 25th Anniversary enamel lapel pins, $10 (+tax)
•     Image Comics Rose City enamel lapel pins, $10 (+tax)
•     BLACK SCIENCE Statue, $150 (+tax)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Image Comics: Creating The Future of Creativity
Thursday, October 5th @ 4:45 – 5:45 PM, Room 1A02                           

"Do you have a story to tell that you think might be "too weird" or a little bit off-kilter? Here's the truth: anything goes in comics. The only limits are your time and imagination, so why hold back? Come to this panel and follow the example of Seth M. Peck (THE REALM), Cat Staggs (CROSSWIND), Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley (THE BEAUTY), Brenden Fletcher (MOTOR CRUSH), and Matt Wilson (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE). They swing for the fences every time, and so should you.

Image Comics: The Future of Genre       
Friday October 6th @ 6:45 - 7:45 PM, Room 1A21       
                   
"What kind of comics are you into? Are you a horror fiend? A crime fan? On the hook for sci-fi? Comics are perfectly suited to tell all types of stories. Come listen to Wes Craig (DEADLY CLASS), Ryan Browne (CURSE WORDS), Donny Cates (GOD COUNTRY), Gregg Schigiel (PIX), and Amy Reeder (ROCKET GIRL) discuss telling stories that range from the realistic to the magical, what drives their creative engines, and what they're looking forward to seeing more of in the future.
               
Image Comics: The Future of Fantasy           
Saturday October 7th @ 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Room 1A24 
                            
"Fantasy has long been a genre where we discuss our deepest fears, express our quietest hopes, or even just enjoy a rollicking story of swords and magic. Justin Jordan (THE FAMILY TRADE), Meredith Finch (ROSE), Sebastian Girner (SCALES & SCOUNDRELS), Simon Spurrier (CRY HAVOC), Caspar Wijngaard (ANGELIC), and W. Maxwell Prince (ONE WEEK IN THE LIBRARY) have more than proven that they know their way around a fantasy tale, and they're here to talk about telling stories about fantastic places while living on our mundane Earth, avoiding common pitfalls of the genre, and making the unbelievable beloved.
                           
Image Comics: The Future of Storytelling
Sunday, October 8th @ 3:45 - 4:45 PM, Room 1A21                               

"Comics aren't just words or pictures. They're the intersection of both, and mastering the art of comics storytelling can be tricky. Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS), Kyle Higgins (HADRIAN'S WALL), Morgan Beem (THE FAMILY TRADE), Andrew MacLean (HEADLOPPER), Alison Sampson (WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD), and Cliff Chiang (PAPER GIRLS) co-create some of the most beautiful and powerful comics on store shelves. Come listen to them discuss the ins and outs of storytelling and how to make your comics the best they can be.

SIGNINGS* HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1444):
*wristbands will be available for fans to pick as soon as doors open, first come, first served, at the Image booth on the day of the desired ticketed signing.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
11:00 – 11:45AM: Ram V

12:00 – 12:45PM: Rod Reis/Kyle Higgins
12:00 – 12:45PM: Paul Azaceta

1:00 – 1:45PM: Zack Kaplan/Andrea Mutti/Vladimir Popov
1:00 – 1:45PM: Dan Panosian

2:00 – 2:45PM: Joshua Williamson
2:00 – 2:45PM: W. Maxwell Prince

3:00 – 3:45PM: Todd McFarlane (wristbands req.)

5:00 – 5:45PM: Ryan O’Sullivan/Plaid Klaus
5:00 – 5:45PM: David Walker, Sanford Greene, Chuck Brown

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
11:00 – 11:45AM: Nick Dragotta
11:00 – 11:45AM: Brenden Fletcher (wristbands req)

12:30 – 1:30PM: Robert Kirkman (wristbands req)

2:00 – 2:45PM: Matt Nixon
2:00 – 2:45PM: Sean Mackiewicz

3:00 – 3:45PM: Todd McFarlane (wristbands req)

5:00 – 5:45PM: Meredith Finch
5:00 – 5:45PM: Donny Cates (wristbands req)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
10:00 – 10:45AM: Andrew MacLean
10:00 – 10:45AM: Kyle Starks

11:00 – 11:45AM: Dustin Nguyen

12:00 – 12:45PM: Jeremy Haun/Jason Hurley
12:00 – 12:45PM: Matthew Roberts

1:00 – 1:45PM: Todd McFarlane (wristbands req)

3:00 – 3:45PM: Donny Cates/Lisandro Estherren
3:00 – 3:45PM: Daniel Warren Johnson

4:00 – 4:45PM: Zack Kaplan/Giovanni Timpano
4:00 – 4:45PM: Joshua Williamson

5:00 – 5:45PM: Robert Kirkman (wristbands req)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
11:00 – 11:45AM: Cliff Chiang
11:00 – 11:45AM: Donny Cates/Lisandro Estherren

12:00 – 12:45PM: Jeremy Haun/Seth Peck
12:00 – 12:45PM: Si Spurrier/Caspar Wjingaard

1:00 – 1:45PM: Sebastian Girner/Jody LeHeup
1:00 – 1:45PM: Dan Panosian

2:00 – 2:45PM: Marjorie Liu (wristbands req)
2:00 – 2:45PM: Jamie McKelvie/Kieron Gillen (wristbands req)

3:00 – 3:45PM: Jonathan Coulton
3:00 – 3:45PM: Leandro Fernandez

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:

Bechko, Corinna: I3
Brisson, Ed: C26
Cady, Ryan: P05
Capullo, Greg: S1
Craig, Wes: I9   
Duggan, Gerry: L4   
Fernandez, Leandro: N26
Finch, Meredith: S11   
Gillen, Kieron: J7
Girner, Sebastian: K23
Goodhart, Isaac: B29
Hardman, Gabriel: I3
Harris, Joe: K28
Haun, Jeremy: K20
Hawkins, Matt: B30
Hawkins, Matt: B30
Johnson, Daniel Warren: D21
Jordan, Justin: D18/D19
Kaplan, Zack: M10
Kyriazis, Ilias: M24
Larsen, Erik: L5
Latour, Jason: L2
LeHeup, Jody: K22
Lenox, Emi: K24
Liu, Marjorie: J3
MacLean, Andrew: O3
Mahfood, Jim: K18
McKelvie, Jamie: J8
Montclare, Brandon: M31
Murphy, Sean Gordon: E9
Nguyen, Dustin: C12
Opeña, Jerome: B18
Reeder, Amy: M32
Reis, Rod: O27
Sampson, Alison: K27
Seagle, Steven: F15
Sejic, Linda: B31
Sejic, Stjepan: B32
Shalvey, Declan: L1
Simone, Gail: M17
Snyder, Scott: S1
Soule, Charles: S3
Staggs, Cat: M18
Starks, Kyle: C19
Tarr, Babs: E5
Timpano, Giovanni: O10
Towe, Jim: O12A
Ward, Malachi: C22
Williamson, Joshua: S4
Wilson, Matt: J6
Young, Skottie: D22


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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VIZ Media Has October 2017 Digital Manga Updates

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES DIGITAL MANGA UPDATES FOR OCTOBER 2017

Catch Exciting Digital Manga Debuts For TOKYO GHOUL: RE, ASTRA LOST IN SPACE, And Updates To The VIZ Manga App!
VIZ Media details digital manga updates for October 2017 with several notable new series, popular continuing titles, and exciting updates to the VIZ Manga App.

Notable new series launches for the month include TOKYO GHOUL: RE, the sequel to the smash hit horror manga, and the sci-fi action drama, ASTRA LOST IN SPACE. Also debuting is NISIOISIN’s celebrated light novel, JUNI TAISEN: ZODIAC WAR. Shojo manga fans will not want to miss the series finales of three acclaimed series, HONEY SO SWEET (Vol. 8), KAMISAMA KISS (Vol. 25), and SO CUTE IT HURTS!! (Vol. 15).

Manga readers are invited to enjoy October’s offerings on the go with the all new VIZ Manga App. Readers can dive into an array of FREE content straight from the pages of VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP as well as upcoming hit manga series and one-shots. The new app brings the best of VIZ Manga and WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP to users' mobile devices, which includes a more intuitive layout to help fans find their favorite series at their fingertips.

October Digital Manga Promotion

·         JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Digital Manga Sale

Celebrate creator Hirohiko Araki’s groundbreaking series. All volumes of JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE (PHANTOM BLOOD, BATTLE TENDENCY, and STARDUST CRUSADERS story arcs) will be on sale for only $7.99 per volume. Available through October 9th across all digital platforms.

Check VIZ.com each week throughout the rest of October for additional manga titles featured in this month’s digital sales!

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Updates

Check out SHONEN JUMP’s free section for a variety of manga content. This month, catch all-new chapters of the manga adaptation of JUNI TAISEN: ZODIAC WAR from the creator of Medaka Box (Akira Akatsuki), just in time for the light novel’s release! JUNI TAISEN chapters will be released in English simultaneously with their debut in Japan. Read Free Chapters of popular WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP series at: www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/all.

Free chapters are available now for the following series:

·         JUNI TAISEN: ZODIAC WAR
·         BLACK CLOVER
·         MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES
·         BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS
·         DRAGON BALL SUPER
·         TOKYO GHOUL: RE
·         And More!

Digital manga updates for October also include new volumes for 20 continuing VIZ Media series. New additions include ASSASINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 18), Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (Vol. 20), HAIKYU!! (Vol. 16), and the digital first! PLATINUM END (Vol. 4). New shojo additions include THE DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOCHI HOUSE (Vol. 10), THE WATER DRAGON’S BRIDE (Vol. 3) and YONA OF THE DAWN (Vol. 8). Digital exclusive titles released this month include THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS (Vol. 6), BOYS OVER FLOWERS SEASON 2 (Vol. 6), élDLIVE (Vol. 3), and THE EMPEROR AND I (Vol. 2). Don’t miss the series finale of MONSTER HUNTER: FLASH HUNTER (Vol. 10)!

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo eReaders, as well as in the comiXology, iBooks and Google Play stores.

Most manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Readers can also explore free Chapter 1 previews of most series.

For more information, please visit VIZ.com.

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SuBLime Release "Jackass" Yaoi Manga Oct. 10th

GLOBAL YAOI MANGA PUBLISHER SUBLIME DELIVERS THE ROMANTIC COMEDY JACKASS! THIS FALL

Love And Lust Ensue When A Pair Of Panty Hose Entangle The Lives Of Best Friends

San Francisco, CA – SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, announces the English-language debut of creator Scarlet Beriko’s JACKASS! on October 10th, 2017.

JACKASS! is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers and will be available as a single-volume release in both print and digital formats. Print editions will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN each. The digital versions will carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. Readers have two methods of digital access to the volume on SuBLimeManga.com – via a DRM-free downloadable PDF, viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer, as well as via the online manga viewer. Readers can also purchase a digital version through the NOOK, Kindle and Kobo eReaders as well as on Google Play.

In JACKASS!, practical Keisuke’s incredibly handsome best friend Masayuki has always rubbed him just a little bit the wrong way. Maybe it’s because Masayuki is rich, carefree, and so stunningly handsome that he can, and does, have any girl he wants. But one day, when Keisuke accidentally wears his older sister’s panty hose to gym class, it’s suddenly his hot friend who’s doing the rubbing…on Keisuke’s panty hose-clad legs! Has he unwittingly unleashed a secret fetish that will change their relationship forever?

“Fans are going to enjoy this steamy love story that explores an unexpected sexual attraction between best friends and the sticky situations they find themselves in,” says SuBLime Editor, Jennifer LeBlanc. “Find out how a pair of panty hose can change the lives of best friends in this exciting fall release!”

Yaoi manga creator Scarlet Beriko began her career in 2010, and she has since gone on to create several manga in the BL genre, including Minori no Te, Yondaime Ooyamato Tatsuyuki, and Jealousy. She has also published several tutorials on drawing manga.

Visit SuBLimeManga.com for a complete array of additional yaoi manga titles that are available digitally in a download-to-own format for $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and are viewable as a PDF on any enabled eReader device or computer or accessed via the online manga viewer found on the web site.

For up-to-date news and release information, please visit the SuBLime website at SubBLimeManga.com, or follow SuBLime on Twitter at @SuBLimeManga, Facebook at facebook.com/SuBLimeManga, Tumblr at http://sublimemanga.tumblr.com/, and Instagram at @sublimemanga/.


About SuBLime
SuBLime is a global yaoi/boys’ love manga publisher presenting English-speaking fans everywhere with a broad selection of high quality titles. SuBLime offers titles digitally worldwide at SuBLimeManga.com, with many available in a Download-to-Own format, and selections in print also available in English-language editions worldwide.

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Image Comics Announces "Gideon Falls" Comic Book

LEMIRE AND SORRENTINO INTRODUCE AN OTHERWORLDLY MYSTERY IN GIDEON FALLS

NEW YORK, NY — Image Comics is pleased to announce a suspenseful ongoing supernatural/horror series from the creative team behind Green Arrow and Old Man Logan—New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award winning writer Jeff Lemire and critically-acclaimed artist Andrea Sorrentino—in GIDEON FALLS.

“Gideon Falls has been percolating in my brain for a long long time. A lot of the ideas have been with me for over a decade, but I just never found the right time or way to pull them together...that was until I started working with Andrea Sorrentino,” said Lemire. “Andrea and I quickly developed an incredible chemistry while working on Green Arrow and Old Man Logan. And, as much as we loved working on those books, we were dying to create something all our own too, and now we have with Gideon Falls, one of the weirdest and wildest things either of us has ever done. We are excited to be at Image and excited to be unleashing Gideon Falls with the incomparable Dave Stewart joining us on colors.”

In GIDEON FALLS, the lives of a reclusive young man obsessed with a conspiracy in the city’s trash, and a washed up Catholic Priest arriving in a small town full of dark secrets become intertwined around the mysterious legend of The Black Barn, a otherworldly building that is alleged to have appeared in both the city and the small town, throughout history, bringing death and madness in its wake.

Rural mystery and urban horror collide in this character driven meditation on obsession, mental illness and faith. The series is set to launch in March 2018.


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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